Steeple Cross Legacy (2/23/14)
This post was originally published in 2014…
The cross hanging in the Narthex was once high upon our steeple overlooking the center of town. It stood as a visible symbol of our church until the building under it was destroyed by fire in 2003. As we consider our history, we look to the past to draw inspiration for the future.
God for All Seasons (2/13/14)
It’s the day before Valentine’s Day. We think of special times together- a stroll through the park, a walk on the beach,times where human love and God’s presence meld together. But today is not a day to be outside. The streets are coated with 6″ of snow. It is sleeting. It is cold. Places which hold special moments in the sunshine are now places to be avoided. But yet, we’re reminded that God is still there. In other seasons He warmed our hearts as we...
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Praise the Lord! Make that phrase more than just a cliche… We are constantly blessed by the beautiful Stained Glass Windows that line the upper walls of our sanctuary. At ground level, near the staircase, we also have clear windows that let in natural lighting. During the 11:00 service on Sunday Dec. 8, these plain clear windows reminded us of God’s majesty in a way that the Stained Glass windows never could. About half way through the service, we were treated to a view of the...
Read MoreMagnificant Bulletin Cover (12/8/13)
During the Advent Season, our bulletins have been featuring artwork created by members of our congregation. The December 8 cover depicts the passage in the Bible known as the Magnificat. Mary’s story begins as one of faith and obedience as we read Luke 1:35-38. But the reality of her situation would be disgrace, abandonment and hopelessness. (see outside border art). Early Christian art used symbolism to convey meaning to an illustration. (See center art) As Mary arrives at Elizabeth’s...
Read MoreAdded Blessing at Our Father’s House
Our Father’s House (our church’s pre-school), warmly gives many kinds of blessings to the families in the school and to our church. One of these blessings is Yogi, our “crossing guard”. Yogi is at the church every morning to greet the children with a warm welcome and to make sure they’re safe as they move from the parking lot into the building. On the last day of school before the Thanksgiving break, Yogi greeted the kids wearing his (now) famous turkey...
Read MoreSunset- God’s Sky Painting (10/8/13)
How Great Thou Art! During tonight’s “Tuesday Series” dinner, we were treated to a view of a gorgeous sunset through the windows in the Fellowship Hall. Many of us couldn’t help but to put the deserts aside, pick up our cameras & smart phones, and go outside to view the awesome sunset. The picture below doesn’t do it justice.
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